• MPs vote down Labour attempt to revive animal welfare bill

    MPs vote down Labour attempt to revive animal welfare bill
    Motion to bring back legislation on puppy smuggling and live exports that was part of Tory manifesto rejected in CommonsMPs have voted down an attempt by Labour to revive the government’s animal welfare bill.Last month ministers announced they were dropping the kept animals bill, which was part of the Tories’ 2019 manifesto. The legislation aimed to clamp down on puppy smuggling and dog theft, as well as banning the live exports of farm animals. Continue reading...

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